Lenovo Introduces Sleek And Powerful ThinkPad X201 Tablet PC

Lenovo was one of the biggest notebook players at CES, as they introduced a plethora of new machines from low-end to high-end. Obviously just having a handful of new machines on the horizon isn't enough for the company, as they have today introduced their "fastest ultraportable laptop" along with a powerful business-oriented Tablet PC.

In total, six new Think-branded products are making their debut, with the ThinkPad X201 standing as the flagship. Lenovo calls this the industry's quickest ultraportable, which offers a 12.1" capacitive touch screen (multi-touch capable) dual input devices (trackpad and the famed Lenovo "nub"), Windows 7, the latest Intel 'Core' processors, a superbright outdoor screen as an option, a raft of security features, stereo speakers, a 2MP camera, 54mm ExpressCard, integrated TV tuner, FireWire and an optional DVD drive. Lenovo is also throwing in up to 8GB of RAM, multiple USB ports and WiMAX/3G/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth wireless protocol support built in. The X201 is also said to last up to 11 hours on a charge, with the X201s (the smaller version) weighing in at 2.5lbs. and lasting over 12 hours of battery life.

The other updates are detailed below, with the ThinkPad X201, X201s, X201 tablet, W701, W701ds and ThinkServer TS200v becoming available this March. Pricing for models of the X201, X201s, X201 tablet, W701 and W701ds start at approximately $1,199, $1,599, $1,549, $2,199 and $3,799.

The News

The fastest ultraportable laptop1 - the ThinkPad X201

Most powerful ThinkPads with W701 and W701ds mobile workstations

ThinkPad X201 tablet - the smart tablet choice for business

Industry’s first server with remote management using Intel® AMT,2
and Lenovo’s first value server with models starting under $500

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lenovo
(HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today is breaking barriers for thin and light
performance with the new ThinkPad X201 laptop, the industry’s fastest
ultraportable laptop1. Lenovo is also introducing five new
Think-branded products to give customers a new level of value with more
choice, unparalleled performance and greater productivity. These include
the ThinkPad X201s laptop, the thinnest and lightest ThinkPad, the X201
tablet, the smart tablet for business users, the powerful W701 and
W701ds mobile workstations, the most powerful ThinkPads, and the
ThinkServer TS200v tower, Lenovo’s first server with unprecedented
management capabilities and solid reliability at a desktop price.

“Lenovo and Intel are delivering intelligent performance with new levels
of manageability in servers for small business”

“We’re continuing to push the envelope on innovation to give our mobile
customers faster, more powerful and smarter ThinkPad laptops,” said
Dilip Bhatia, executive director, ThinkPad Product Marketing, Lenovo.
“These PCs incorporate the latest computing technologies and extra
Lenovo features to make the PC experience more simple and productive.”

Ultralight Performance Matters

At “over three gigahertz and under three pounds1,” the
ThinkPad X201 packs heavyweight performance into an extremely thin and
light design. Unlike competitors that compromise on size, weight,
performance or cooling, Lenovo has optimized the X201 for a no
compromise experience between mobility and performance. The X201
outclocks competitors in its class by 25 percent1 and
includes Intel’s® normal volt Core™ Processors while competitors offer
low volt processors. The X201 also gets extremely long battery life with
up to 11 hours.3 The new ThinkPad X201s, the X Series’
featherweight fighter, weighs in at under 2.5 pounds4 and now
achieves over 12 hours5 of battery life.

Mobile Workstation Power and Productivity

For those who need extreme performance and productivity, the new W
Series mobile workstations are Lenovo’s most powerful ThinkPads yet.
They pair Intel® Core™ i7 Series processors (with Intel® Turbo Boost and
Intel® Hyperthreading technologies) with NVIDIA Quadro FX 2800 and 3800
Series GPUs. These technologies help deliver the responsiveness of a
workstation in a 17 inch mobile design. The W701 and W701ds are the only
17 inch mobile workstations to feature an optional built-in color
calibrator to help professionals in computer aided design and digital
content creation ensure that accurate colors are displayed. They are
also the only mobile workstations to feature an optional built-in WACOM
digitizer and pen to manipulate fine details. The W701 and W701ds are
certified to run the most popular applications from independent software
vendors including Dassault Systemes CATIA®, SolidWorks, PTC Pro/E and
more.

“Lenovo’s ThinkPad mobile workstations have helped us increase our
productivity by 20 percent,” said Alan Duerden, lead systems engineer,
McLaren Racing. “We rely on these mobile workstations for determining
computational fluid dynamics and rendering high performance graphics to
improve the car’s design as well as to support our drivers on the track.”

A Smart Tablet for Business

Lenovo optimized the ThinkPad X201 tablet for a smart business computing
experience. Unlike slate devices designed for consumers, the X201 tablet
features:

Expandability with up to 8GB memory, multiple USB ports, 54mm Express
Card Slot and more

Big Server Features, Small Server Price for the Small Office and MSP

The ThinkServer TS200v goes big on features and performance at an
unbelievably affordable price. Designed as an entry single processor
server with models starting under $500 for small businesses, corporate
branch offices and managed service providers (MSP), the ThinkServer
TS200v provides a reliable, easy to set up and manage, energy-efficient
solution. As the first server with Intel® Active Management Technology,
it makes remote management easy for customers who may not have a
dedicated IT staff. It also includes enterprise-class reliability
features like memory error correction and built-in RAID protection.